TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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The firm can't really put a value on how your illness would have impacted you - they can only really go by the evidence that they see on the day, so its not like they can compensate your performance for it.
You can mention it to HR/Graduate Recruitment but I think it would only help if it came down to a very marginal decision.
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I would just wait - it can take several weeks to get feedback, especially if everyone else is asking for it.Hi guys, so I received a post-TI PFO from a firm but in the email they offered a feedback call. I sent an email asking to take up the feedback call but have yet to receive a response (just under a week since sending it). Should I just wait for a response or would it be fine to send a follow-up so I can receive feedback before my next interviews with other firms? Thanks
In a video interview with a firm that has a strong Private Wealth practice, would it be advisable to answer a question about a client I'd like to introduce to the firm as a specific kind of UHNW individual (I can't really give a name as I'm not aware of any specific individuals wanting to move from the UK to the country in question) or is it better to just go with a specific company? I think my answer is otherwise strong as it references a new office and growing practices, but I'm debating whether it is important that I specifically name a client.
Hi, I have done the programme twice and can shed some light. So on my internship a girl started two weeks late as she was finishing her VS at HL. They were really understanding of this even though it was not a law firm so I reckon if its a firm it would be even easier. Essentially, speak with your internship company and see if they can push your start date or offer you 6 weeks instead of 8 weeks if you are actually interested in doing the internship. If not, there are no material consequences just don't wait until the last minute to pull out.
even as a graduate video interviews stun me everytime
i rambled alot but at the same time lost my vocab 🤣
i rambled alot but at the same time lost my vocab 🤣
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Hiya @Defnefresko
It sounds like you're on the right track
It’s not necessarily a bad idea to mention a specific ultra-high-net-worth client, but the key is to ensure you can clearly articulate how the firm could advise them and why introducing that client would make for interesting work. This can be more challenging when discussing private clients because their legal needs are often less transparent than those of companies, where public information is more readily available.If you do want to focus on a UHNW individual, try to think about what specific legal needs they might have and how the firm is best positioned to address these. This could be tax structuring, succession planning, cross-border matters, or relocation issues, for example. You don’t necessarily need to name an individual, but framing your answer around a certain type of client with a set of relevant challenges could be effective. Alternatively, discussing a company can often make it easier to illustrate why the firm is well-suited to act for them, as there’s usually more public information available to support your argument.
If the firm advises both private clients and businesses, you might consider discussing an UHNW individual who owns a business and how the firm could support both their personal wealth structuring and the legal needs of their company (this scenario sometimes comes up in law firm commercial exercises). This approach allows you to tie together different aspects of the firm’s expertise (both its private client and commercial capabilities).
I hope this helps and good luck with your application!
Honestly I had extenuating circumstances at an AC and didn’t do much… as in passed out in front of grad rec in the middle of an exercise and the feedback seemed as though I was assessed similarly to other candidates
It's hard to say - honestly it depends on the firm. I had bad COVID late last year during a period in which I was meant to do a 3+ hour blended assessment (with 4 VI questions) - I couldn't get it extended and ended up doing it anyway whilst feeling horrible - in some of my VI questions I broke into coughing fits despite trying my hardest not to. I emailed afterwards and got a very boilerplate response about how candidates would hear back in the new year. I got rejected on Jan 3 (which is pretty early as judging by this forum people didn't start getting PFOs for that firm until like 3 weeks after that lol).
I can definitely see another firm being sympathetic for illness, but I think the overarching mindset is probably that if you do the AC then you were "fit to sit" as decided by you and thus they will take your performance at face value and say that you should have rescheduled (even though it's often not possible to reschedule with a few hours' notice)
i'm pretty sure kn is non-rolling, so wouldn't expect to hear anything until april, but dont quote me on that
Hey! This year the in-person seminars have been on two days of the week and the days of these two days differ for each class. The lectures are recorded, but the seminars are not.
Please PM me if you have any insights into the Linklaters AC. Thanks x
Congratulations! If you don't mind me asking, is this for the spring or summer scheme? And when did you receive it?
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You will likely find this useful. It is worth bearing in mind the firm may have adapted these in the current cycle, though generally firms tend to keep certain elements over the years - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/linklaters-vacation-scheme-interview-2021.3425/
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